Letter by James McBey to H.W.J. Paton, 22nd September 1941
SenderSent by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
AssociatedAssociated with
Colnaghi London
AssociatedAssociated with
Graham Smith
RecipientAwarded to
Herbert W. J. Paton
Date1941
Object NameCorrespondence
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPaper Size: 26.6 x 18.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009503.20
Keywords
In the letter, McBey explains that he is willing to accept, in settlement of Colnaghi's debt to him, their total holding of etchings. He also mentions that his lawyer Sidney Krauss is asking to send 15 paintings by McBey to America. McBey instructs to list 'some of the portraits which used to be in the dining room and drawing room at 1 H. P. Ave, all portraits of friends except on e of a Moorish Girl'.
Typed on both sides of paper, signed by McBey.
This object is part of an archive that belonged to Marguerite McBey. As a result of her generosity, Aberdeen Art Gallery holds the largest archive of James McBey's work, including prints, drawings, sketchbooks, oil paintings and memorabilia such as this letter.
